Our Physicians
John E. Mullen, M.D.
Hip & Knee Reconstructive Surgeon
Tel: 2860-355-8000
Ext: 4213
Fax: 860-350-6291
Offices: Danbury, Litchfield, New Milford, Sharon
Specialty Areas:
Reconstructive surgery including arthroscopic knee and shoulder surgeries, total knee and hip replacement and revisions, orthopedic trauma and fracture care
Board Certification:
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery (2015)
Medical Licenses:
Connecticut
New York
Awards
- America’s Most Honored Doctors (2021)
- America’s Most Honored Professionals/Doctors – Top 1% (2017-2020)
- Vitals Patients’ Choice 5th Anniversary Award (2020)
- Vitals Patients’ Choice (2015-2017, 2019)
- Vitals On-Time Physician Award (2015-2019)
- Vitals Compassionate Doctor (2015-2016)
- Healthgrades Honor Roll
More About Total Joint Specialist, Hip & Knee Surgeon John E. Mullen, M.D.
Dr. John Mullen combines exceptional experience in orthopedic medicine and surgery from private practice with New Milford Orthopedics as well as that gained while serving our nation as a medical officer/Lieutenant Commander and battalion surgeon. He was awarded the Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal and the Combat Action Ribbon for Service in Liberia, as well as many honors from medical institutions. A specialist in sports medicine, arthroscopic surgery, and orthopedic trauma, Dr. Mullen works with patients of all ages and in all stages of fitness, from recreational athletes to professionals. Dr. Mullen has worked as a physician at Shea Stadium, Yankee Stadium, and Madison Square Garden, taking care of athletes, performers, and fans alike. At Madison Square Garden, he served as a tournament physician for the Big East Basketball Tournament for 18 years (2003-2020).
Dr. Mullen completed Orthopedic Surgery residencies at The Hospital for Special Surgery in Manhattan and at Cleveland’s Mt. Sinai Hospital, which is affiliated with Case Western Reserve Medical School. His medical career also includes being an emergency department physician and publishing in the Clinical Journal of Sports Medicine.
Fellowship & Graduate Training:
- Resident: Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Hospital for Special Surgery; New York, NY
- Resident: Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Mount Sinai Medical Center; Cleveland, OH
- Intern: General Surgery, Mount Sinai Medical Center; Cleveland, OH
- Intern: Transitional, Saint Vincent’s Medical Center; Bridgeport, CT
Education:
- Doctor of Medicine, New York Medical College; Valhalla, NY
- Bachelor of Science in Biology (cum laude), Providence College; Providence, RI
There is absolutely no one better than Dr. Mullen. There is absolutely no one better than Dr. Mullen. He has done incredible things for my knees and his patience and bedside manner put you at ease. Thank you, Dr. Mullen.
From my approach to the receptionist to walking out the door I was courteously and professionally treated. Though I have a relationship with Dr. Mullen, he is thorough, professional, and concerned. I couldn’t ask for better.
Common Hip & Knee Procedures and Conditions Treated
Common Hip
Conditions
- Osteoarthritis of Hip Treated with OrthoConnecticut
- Femoral Fractures
- Femoral-Acetabular Impingement Treated with OrthoConnecticut
- Hip and Pelvic Fractures
- Labral Tears of the Hip
- Muscle Strain Injuries of Thigh Treated with OrthoConnecticut
- Avascular Necrosis (AVN) of the Hip
- Hip Bursitis (Trochanteric Bursitis)
Common Hip
Procedures
- PRP Therapy for Hip Arthritis
- Femur Fracture Fixation with OrthoConnecticut
- Arthroscopy: An Advanced Outpatient Procedure for Hip Joint Examination and Treatment
- Hip Fracture Treatment with Surgical Screws
- Hip Hemiarthroplasty (Bipolar)
- Hip Replacement
- Total Hip Replacement, Anterior Approach
- Stem Cell Therapy
- Hip Joint Injection
- Anesthesia (Lumbar Puncture, Spinal) with OrthoConnecticut
- Computer-Assisted Hip Replacement Surgery
Common Knee
Conditions
- ACL Injuries in Women
- ACL Tear (Anterior Cruciate Ligament Tear)
- Patellar Tendonitis (Jumper’s Knee)
- Patellar Tracking Disorder
- Quadriceps Tendon Tear
- Iliotibial Band Syndrome (ITBS)
- Tibial Plateau Fracture Facts
- Knee Fracture
- Meniscus Tears
- Osgood-Schlatter Disease
- Osteoarthritis of the Knee
- Patella Tendon Rupture
- Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome
- Prepatellar Bursitis (Kneecap Bursitis)
- Patella Fracture (Broken Knee Cap)
- Shin Splints (Medial Tibial Stress Syndrome)
- Knee Joint Pain
Common Knee
Procedures
- PRP Therapy for Knee Arthritis
- PRP Therapy for Chronic Knee Pain
- ACL Reconstruction
- ACL Reconstruction (Arthrex® TightRope®)
- ACL Reconstruction with Hamstring
- Prepatellar Bursa Aspiration
- Joint Arthroscopy
- OATS Cartilage Repair Surgery
- Regional Anesthesia for Knee Procedures
- Cartilage Repair
- Visco-supplementation for Arthritis of the Knee
- Stem Cell Therapy for Knee Pain
- Flouroscopic Knee Injection with Steroids
- Meniscal Transplant
- Meniscus Repair
- Microfracture Drilling Procedure
- Partial Knee Replacement
- Total Knee Replacement
- Computer-Assisted Knee Replacement
Call OrthoConnecticut today at 1.833.678.4628 to learn more or to schedule an appointment.